ANNAPOLIS, MD, DECEMBER 4, 2018 — RxNT, a leader in healthcare technology solutions, announced today its electronic health record system was named a FrontRunner for Mental Health EMR software by Software Advice. This is the third time RxNT has achieved…

November 16, 2018 PHOENIX and ANNAPOLIS — Banner Health, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the country, and RxNT, one of the fastest growing healthcare technology companies in the U.S., announces today that they have created a partnership…

November 8, 2018 RxNT, a leader in healthcare technology solutions, applauded President Trump’s signing of the Substance Use Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6). The law is intended to combat…

October 25, 2018 There have been many advances in medical technology throughout the past few decades. However, despite all of the advances, there is still a surprising number of providers and organizations still using paper methods! A recent study found…

October 10, 2018 Medical Billing is a complicated field with many moving parts. Large amounts of data are being transferred between practice management systems, clearinghouses, and payers, which can cause a variety of issues when submitting claims, preventing practices from…

October 4, 2018 Rapidly advancing technology has changed the game for nearly all industries. The healthcare industry is no exception as it has been directly affected by this digital transformation. It is expected that the healthcare cloud computing market will…

October 17, 2018 When medical software solutions were first introduced, early adopters were left no choice but to manually enter patient demographics into their new software and scan patient records manually. This was an incredibly tedious and time consuming process…

September 19, 2018 Opioid abuse is a heartbreaking reality in modern America. It is all too common today to know someone that has been personally affected in one way or another by the Opioid Epidemic. This past Monday, September 17th,…

The United States Senate passes The Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 99-1. September 18, 2018 President Trump declared a State of Emergency in late 2017 in response to the opioid epidemic that was sweeping the U.S., demanding attention from…

August 9, 2018 Arizona is the next state that is mandating e-Prescribing of controlled substances. States in various parts of the country are jumping on board to help combat the growing opioid epidemic in the United States. In 2017, Arizona…

January 17, 2018 With 2018 well underway, there is no better time to evaluate the processes and software solutions being used by your organization to uncover opportunities to save time and money. As you evaluate the software solutions you are…

January 5th, 2018 As of December 29, 2017, the State of Ohio implemented the second-stage of its new prescription requirement regulations. The first requirement began in August 2017, and the last stage will begin in June 2018 is for all…

December 28th, 2018 Just like every New Year, 2018 is bringing a bundle of new changes to the medical field. The most worrisome to practices are changes Meaningful Use attestation. The program has evolved over the years into a more…

December 15th, 2017 When considering switching medical billing software for your medical billing company or practice it is critical not only to evaluate if the medical billing software meets your needs but also to determine how the relationship between the…

December 14th, 2017 One of the numerous states battling the Opioid Crisis is Oklahoma. According to Oklahoma Government, an important piece of the comprehensive solution to reverse the Opioid epidemic would be switching one word in the Oklahoma prescription drug…

November 29th, 2017 Server-based solutions – your time has come to an end. Step aside. Cloud-based solutions are on the rise and have proven time and time again to be the better option for practices across the globe that are…

November 7th, 2017 In August 2017, President Trump announced a state of emergency for the United States in relation to the opioid epidemic. Since that announcement, not much has been stated about solutions that will be put in place to…

November 2nd, 2017 For medical billing companies and practices alike collecting payments is not always an easy feat, and often times money is left on the table even after the initial payment is collected due to cumbersome payment posting processes.…

By David Gutierrez October 31st, 2017 As a Provider, does your Electronic Health Records (EHR) vendor solicit your input to considering suggestions on how to improve their products? On many occasions, providers often attempt to reach out to their EHR…

By: Kelsey Moss October 23rd, 2017 In 2016, 24% of medication-related claims involved opioids. A recent study was released last week by a medical liability insurer, Coverys, that showed painkillers account for more medical-malpractice claims related to drug errors than any…

October 3rd, 2017 How many times has a patient entered your office and told you they have forgotten to pick up their prescription, for well, a while? Or perhaps in some instances, have made the decision that they no longer…

By: Kelsey Moss September 21st, 2017 According to the CDC, 86.9% of U.S. based physicians are using an electronic health record solution (EHR). It’s 2017 and the healthcare industry is heavily dependent on technology. From government incentives and ICD-10 compliance…

September 15th, 2017 Medical billing organizations across the country have spent countless hours chasing down, interpreting, and manually entering data found on paper superbills. Inefficiencies associated with paper superbills not only lead to delayed revenue but also lost revenue. With…

By: Julia Smith August 10, 2017 On August 9th, the Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act was introduced into Congress. Support was immediately shown by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) who recently provided a letter to the President’s…

August 3rd, 2017 The ICD-10 is the 10th revision of the International Statistical classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD), which is a medical classification list by the World Health Organization (WHO). Last October, the transition from ICD-9 to…

August 4th, 2017 In the past, implementing an Electronic Health Record (EHR) solution was at the discretion of a doctor. Since passing legislation, it has been “highly encouraged” to start using one within your practice. The laws have been benefitting…

August 1st, 2017 On Monday night, the White House addressed the opioid crisis sweeping through the United States and President Trump was advised to declare a national emergency. The commission stated that “approximately 142 Americans [are] dying every day [from…

Acronym [ak-ruh-nim] noun: a word formed from the initial letters or groups of letters of other words in a set phrase or series of words and pronounced as a separate word. Dictionary.com In a medical work environment, acronyms are thrown…

July 21st, 2017 Most conversations around medical billing are focused on collecting payments from insurance companies with little focus on collecting payments from patients. If you are wondering if your practice has spent enough time focusing on collecting patient balances,…

July 12th, 2017 Connecticut has become the fourth state, following New York, Maine, and Virginia, to mandate electronic prescribing of all opioid medication. On June 30, 2017, Connecticut Gov. Malloy signed the House Bill 7052, An Act Preventing Prescription Opioid…

By: Julia Smith July 10th, 2017 The age of technology has propelled the takeover of electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS), leading providers to leave their familiar ways of paper prescribing in the United States. Opioid abuse is a serious…

July 5th, 2017 Rewind: Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) companies swept the healthcare industry by storm at a time when doctors were constantly becoming stressed for reasons beside the most important – seeing and helping their patients. Doctors had to deal…

June 14th, 2017 Determining which medical billing software meets your organization’s needs can be intimidating. Often times, medical billing organizations and medical practices alike make their decision based on three (3) criteria: Ease of Use Reporting Capabilities Affordability If this is…

By: David Gutierrez June 8th, 2017 As opioid abuse grows in epidemic proportions, no state is immune to its tragic effects – including Maine. In 2016, Surescripts reported overdose related deaths increased by 40% from the previous year. The good…

April 27th, 2017 Eligible providers and practices across the country have still not received a letter from CMS regarding their Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) participation, status which was set to be delivered in December 2016. According to Medicare Group…

By: Maxfield Rodriguez April 5th, 2017 “The weekend effect” is a nickname for weekend surgery that leads to longer patient stays and higher mortality rates can be quelled through the utilization of EHR systems. According to a Loyola Medicine study,…

April 3rd, 2017 [Update to post November 6th, 2015] – As the importance of healthcare technology utilization continues to gain momentum, ambulatory practices are becoming increasingly aware of the financial impact healthcare technology is having on their practice. Physicians and their…

March 29th, 2017 The discussion surrounding the opioid addiction crisis is widespread. According to the article, How Digital Health Could Help End the Opioid Addiction Crisis, a health technology tool in existence today “has the potential to staunch the scourge…

By: Kelsey Moss March 24, 2017 The use of electronic health records (EHR) has become a critical issue in healthcare as a result of Meaningful Use requirements. At the end of 2015, Health IT reported that 86.9% of office-based physicians…

March 24th, 2017 By: David Gutierrez According to research published in Medical Care, the use of electronic prescriptions with diabetes patients is associated with positive patient outcomes. In the observational study, researchers found that the use of e-prescribing is associated…

By: Maxfield Rodriguez March 15, 2017 Being able to maintain a healthy cash flow for your practice clients can make or break your business. Selecting the right billing software can ensure you bill accurately and are able to resolve errors…

By: Alanna Diffendal February 24, 2017 There is an uncertain line between knowing when it’s time to switch to a new EHR or to stay with your existing solution. Luckily, for all the practices in this unclear space, Health Data…

By: Jessica Foglesong February 23rd, 2017 Eligible MIPS clinicians, or clinicians that bill more than $30,000 to Medicare, and provide care to more than 100 Medicare patients per year, are required to attest to 3 MIPS performance categories: Quality, Advancing…

By: Kelsey Moss February 16th, 2017 The complexities surrounding effective billing for your office might seem daunting, but it shouldn’t be. You just haven’t found the right solution that can make it effective billing in-house happen. Everything from procedure codes…

By: Alanna Diffendal February 15th, 2017 Many factors affect a practice’s decision on whether to outsource billing or handle it in-house. When evaluating these options, a practice needs to first answer 3 questions: What is the size of your practice? What…

January 23, 2017 MACRA is a term being thrown around by many in the healthcare industry, but there is still confusion around who will be impacted and what the upcoming requirements will look like for medical physicians across the country.…

By: Maxfield Rodriguez December 9th, 2016 There is strong belief that server-based Electronic Medical Records (EMR) solutions are more secure than cloud-based. The thought of housing your data elicits the feeling you are in control, but you could be masking increased…

By: Jessica Foglesong December 1, 2016 Electronic health records (EHR) have gained a negative reputation for many in the medical field. In fact, “about one-fifth of doctors don’t have an EHR” and “only 34 percent of doctors surveyed by the…

By: Maxfield Rodriguez November 10, 2016 Healthcare technology is becoming widely adopted by Physicians across the country. In January 2016, 59% of providers reported using an EHR (Electronic Health Records). With adoption increasing year-over-year and the flood of EHR’s to…

By: Jessica Foglesong November 2, 2016 There are two major reasons to get started with a new medical billing software, and there is no better time to start than this New Year. Reason 1: You are ready to do more!…

By: Kelsey Moss October 28, 2017 CMS has recently released MACRA’s final rule for the newest Quality Payment Program, which begins January 1, 2017. The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act will take the place of the EHR Incentive Program…

By: Kelsey Moss September 29, 2016 Get your e-Prescribing solution ready because beginning in July of 2017 the state of Maine is mandating that all prescriptions for controlled substances are electronically transmitted, in efforts to prevent opiate abuse. Maine’s Governor…

By: Alanna Diffendal September 22, 2016 Believe it or not, only 50% of physicians surveyed have heard of MACRA (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act). Many underlying issues arise with this scary statistic especially when MACRA will be effective by…

By: Maxfield Rodriguez September 14, 2016 The top 3 EMR challenges Physicians are facing as they adopt a new technology or change vendors are interoperability, productivity, and one size does not fit all. To alleviate these challenges, RxNT is rolling…

By: Maxfield Rodriguez August 17, 2016 If you are a physician working in hospice care and do not utilize mobile e-Prescribing, you know the challenges of getting prescriptions to a patient conveniently, efficiently and securely. For many physicians, the workflow…

By: Heather DeCarlo August 9, 2016 On October 2016, the ICD-10 grace period is coming to an end and an additional 5,000 codes will be added. A blog released by RxNT in early January titled “Providers Are Not Out of…

August 4th, 2016 By: Kelsey Moss One of the biggest challenges for Hospice staff is transmitting a prescription to the pharmacy for a controlled medication. All 50 states have legalized the certification of electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS), but…

By: Elizabeth Smith. July 27, 2016 The impacts of value-based reimbursement are plentiful in the healthcare industry as a result of government regulations. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires 50% of payments to be value-based by 2018.…

By: Jessica Foglesong. January 17, 2018 With electronic health record (EHR) adoption on the rise, many doctors are frustrated with technology. If you are in this boat, you are not alone. The article, EHR Adoption, Use Remains a Source of…

By: Elizabeth Smith. July 19, 2016 Patient appointment reminders may not appear to be a vital component of a small to mid size practice at first glance. However, with a closer look the benefits of patient appointment reminders are evident.…

July 14th, 2016 By: Maxfield Rodriguez. When opioid abuse is a topic of conversation, electronic prescribing is often left out as a potential solution. Just last year, the Executive Branch of the US Government announced efforts to address prescription drug abuse…

By: Alanna Diffendal. July 12, 2016 The Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and Alternative Payment Models (API) are new incentive programs the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services(CMS) has proposed following the creation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization…

By: Kelsey Moss. July 6, 2016 Tired of spending time chasing down prior authorizations? The headache has ended! Electronic Prior Authorization (EPA) automates the process of prior authorizations so physicians can submit requests in real-time. This means the era of…

By: Elizabeth Smith. July 5, 2016 As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, it is important for physicians to stay ahead of the curve with the latest EHR technology. In fact, The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information…

By: Elizabeth Smith. June 30, 2016 Revenue cycle management, RCM, is an important aspect of any medical practice, yet, it is not uncommon for your billing staff to read the phrase “CLAIM DENIED” on a daily basis. Overtime, practices become…

By: Alanna Diffendal. July 1, 2016 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) began an incentive program in 2009 to encourage and reward physicians for adopting and successfully utilizing an Electronic Health Record (EHR) Solution. Since the inception of…

By: Jessica Foglesong. June 23, 2016 Direct Messaging technology has opened the door for secure and instant communication amongst providers and healthcare organizations. Yet, an article in Health Data Management, “Why the inability to exchange data stands in the way…

By: Elizabeth Smith June 21, 2016 Why should your medical practice suffer the unintended consequences of government laws and regulations, curtailing coveted time that should be spent with patients? As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, physicians face an abundance…

By: Maxfield Rodriguez June 16, 2016 Imagine saving hundreds of man hours within your practice. Through the adoption of EMR (electronic medical records) technology comes a slew of features that can help create efficiency and increase revenue. Patient reminders are…

By: Kelsey Moss July 6, 2016 Whether you’re scheduling for multiple offices with dozens of physicians or for a solo practitioner, you are going to desire an efficient and reliable solution so that you are able to spend more time…

By: Elizabeth Smith. June 7, 2016 When managing your medical practice, it is beneficial to review the business and technical aspects in order to increase productivity and efficiency. The American Medical Association (AMA) states that it is important for physicians to have a…

By: Elizabeth Smith. June 3, 2016 21st century medicine is transforming as we know it. This past Tuesday, the Department of Health and Human Services announced that nearly every hospital across the country has adopted the use of certified Electronic…

By: Alanna Diffendal. June 2, 2016 Meaningful Use has certainly stirred up the healthcare industry and is igniting a flame to push physicians to utilize electronic records, which Creating the Paperless Physician Office drove home. With advancements in technology and…

By: Elizabeth Smith. May 26, 2016 In the medical field, ranging from psychiatrists to oncologists, physicians aspire to provide their patients with the most effective and efficient medical care. However, too often doctors are tasked with managing administrative duties when…

By: Jessica Foglesong May 25, 2016 Medical professionals, law enforcement, and policy makers are working tirelessly to put a stop to the opioid crisis sweeping our nation. Yet, there are many that do not fully understand the crisis at hand.…

By: Elizabeth Smith. May 19, 2016 Physicians and legislators have questioned whether or not the New York I-Stop (Internet System for Tracking Over Prescribing) and e-prescribing mandate will serve as a positive impact for the local community. With e-prescribing, physicians are…

By: Tom Collinson. May 16, 2016 Every state is consumed with finding a solution to curb opioid addiction, and for good reason. The problem has reached epic proportions in our country. Last week, a group of panelists at the Health…

By: Alanna Diffendal May 12, 2016 RxNT is featured in Starfleet Research’s 2016 Smart Decision Guide to Medical Practice Management Solutions. In this guide, readers will learn all the necessary steps to take when considering a Practice Management solution. From…

By: Maxfield Rodriguez May 12, 2016 As Physicians adopt EHR (electronic health record) technology, patients are becoming more engaged with their personal health. Portals, when integrated with an EHR like RxNT can enhance the Patient-Provider experience. In a world of…

By: Kelsey Moss May 5, 2016 Wake up, America. The prescription drug abuse epidemic is taking the lives of people way too quickly. According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, in 2014 there were over 25,000 deaths caused prescription…

By: Jessica Foglesong April 27, 2016 The benefits of Electronic Health Record (EHR) software are not fully recognized by most physicians and medical practices, which is leads to building frustration. Sermo asked over 2,400 U.S. providers if patient safety has…

April 21st, 2016 By: Alanna Diffendal. Maine is officially the second state to mandate e-Prescribing in the hopes of reducing drug addiction and abuse. By January 2017, all physicians are required to enter prescriptions for controlled substances into the Prescription…

By: Alanna Diffendal April 8, 2016 Dr. Leana S. Wen, Health Commissioner for the city of Baltimore, used her personal experience to emphasize the fact that doctors can unknowingly prescribe lethal combinations of drugs without realizing the effects in her…

By: Alanna Diffendal April 1, 2016 Many prescribers view the New York State E-Prescribing Mandate as unnecessary and do not understand how the New York Government could pass such legislation. The legislation calls for all prescriptions of non-controlled and controlled…

By: Heather DeCarlo March 24, 2016 Sometimes people cringe at the mere thought of change, especially when it comes to technology that can affect a provider’s bottom line. The past few years, there has been a lot of change in…

By: Tom Collinson This coming Sunday, March 27th, with limited exceptions, physicians must electronically send their orders directly to pharmacies, otherwise they face the possibility of fines, license loss or even jail. While New York’s mandate may seem harsh, the…

By: Tom Collinson In less than two weeks, New York will require all prescriptions to be written electronically and transmitted to pharmacies with few exceptional cases. Understandably, physicians are focused on the fact that compliance is a duty, and not a right,…

By: Alanna Diffendal March 17, 2016 Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) is a phrase flooding the healthcare IT world. The goal of this new technology is to broaden data capturing and sharing capabilities and gradually replace HL7 standards to drive…

By: Heather DeCarlo March 10, 2016 On August 28, 2015, Vermont became the 50th and final state to approve electronic prescribing and the dispensing of Controlled Substances (E-Prescribing of Controlled Substances Now Legal Nationwide). As the fight against prescription drug…

By: Alanna Diffendal March 9, 2016 Before the technological advancements in healthcare IT, Doctors were forced to document all patient records by hand. Since the dawning of a new era, Electronic Health Records with patient portals have flourished as a…

February 26, 2016 A blog released by RxNT in early January titled “Providers Are Not Out of the Woods From ICD-10 Transition” suggested that it may be too early to determine the true financial impact from the industry’s replacement of the 30-year…

By: Heather DeCarlo January 17, 2018 We all know apples and oranges are both fruits. We also know that apples and oranges are round. Looks like a consistent comparison so far, right? Now you’re probably starting to think of the…

By: Alanna Diffendal Did you know that 93% of marketers use Social Media to promote businesses and gain customers? The Healthcare Industry is no different. Doctor’s offices are moving to social media not only as a way to draw in…

By: Alanna Diffendal February 5, 2016 Have you ever wanted someone to record your words as you say them, completely eliminating the daunting task of writing everything down? With hand written documentation becoming obsolete, Doctors are becoming more creative as…

By: Heather DeCarlo January 15, 2016 On October 1, 2015, the U.S. Healthcare Industry transitioned to ICD-10 coding in order to replace the 30-year old ICD-9 coding system. This epic transition seemed to sneak up on everyone, which is why…

December 30, 2015 In March 2010, the DEA mandated a two-factor authentication requirement to enable providers to electronically prescribe controlled substances (EPCS). This means providers need two safeguards to ensure that their scripts are valid and accepted by pharmacies. One…

By: Alanna Diffendal December 22, 2015 Electronic Health Records Solutions (EHR) have an enormous potential to revolutionize the healthcare industry, from the way Doctors record medical information to hospitals being able to see how often their ER patients are returning.…

By: Alanna Diffendal December 17, 2015 As 2015 is coming to a close, Providers are scrambling to make sense of the latest Meaningful Use (MU) modifications that were finalized on October 6, 2015. Eligible Professionals (EP) who may have previously…

By: Heather DeCarlo December 11, 2015 On October 1, 2015, the U.S. Healthcare Industry transitioned to ICD-10 coding in order to replace the 30-year old ICD-9 coding system. While we are two months into the ICD-10 conversion, it may be…

By: Heather DeCarlo. November 20th, 2015 The Chronic Care Management (CCM) service program calls for reimbursements to eligible healthcare providers who treat patients with two or more chronic conditions. The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recognizes the need…

By: Tom Collinson November 17, 2015 Effective March 27, 2016, all prescriptions in New York State will need to be electronic prescriptions, with limited exceptions. According to the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS), HANYS and its members fully…

November 6, 2015 As the importance of healthcare technology utilization continues to gain momentum, ambulatory practices are becoming increasingly aware of the financial impact utilizing this technology is having on their practice. Physicians and their practices have recently entered a…

October 30, 2015 According to an article by Health Data Management (Fed Adoption Could Spur More Use of Direct Messaging Software), federal agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs and Indian Health Services, are leading the charge in adopting direct…

October 9, 2015 Earlier this week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its Stage 1 and Stage 2 modifications and Stage 3 final rules of the electronic health record (EHR) incentive program. The Stage 1 and Stage…

September 18, 2015 Just six short months ago, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation postponing New York’s ePrescribing mandate, which effectively postponed the ePrescribing requirements laid forth in the Internet System for Tracking Over-Prescribing, now commonly referred to as I-STOP (Washington Times),…

By: Jessica Foglesong September 8, 2015 ANNAPOLIS, MD – By now, the benefits of ePrescribing have been well documented. We know that e-prescribing saves physicians time and money, improves patient safety, and enhances quality of care. Despite this, we hear stories all the…

ANNAPOLIS, MD, DECEMBER 4, 2018 — RxNT, a leader in healthcare technology solutions, announced today its electronic health record system was named a FrontRunner for Mental Health EMR software by Software Advice. This is the third time RxNT has achieved…

October 25, 2018 There have been many advances in medical technology throughout the past few decades. However, despite all of the advances, there is still a surprising number of providers and organizations still using paper methods! A recent study found…

December 28th, 2018 Just like every New Year, 2018 is bringing a bundle of new changes to the medical field. The most worrisome to practices are changes Meaningful Use attestation. The program has evolved over the years into a more…

By David Gutierrez October 31st, 2017 As a Provider, does your Electronic Health Records (EHR) vendor solicit your input to considering suggestions on how to improve their products? On many occasions, providers often attempt to reach out to their EHR…

October 3rd, 2017 How many times has a patient entered your office and told you they have forgotten to pick up their prescription, for well, a while? Or perhaps in some instances, have made the decision that they no longer…

By: Kelsey Moss September 21st, 2017 According to the CDC, 86.9% of U.S. based physicians are using an electronic health record solution (EHR). It’s 2017 and the healthcare industry is heavily dependent on technology. From government incentives and ICD-10 compliance…

August 4th, 2017 In the past, implementing an Electronic Health Record (EHR) solution was at the discretion of a doctor. Since passing legislation, it has been “highly encouraged” to start using one within your practice. The laws have been benefitting…

April 27th, 2017 Eligible providers and practices across the country have still not received a letter from CMS regarding their Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) participation, status which was set to be delivered in December 2016. According to Medicare Group…

By: Maxfield Rodriguez April 5th, 2017 “The weekend effect” is a nickname for weekend surgery that leads to longer patient stays and higher mortality rates can be quelled through the utilization of EHR systems. According to a Loyola Medicine study,…

By: Kelsey Moss March 24, 2017 The use of electronic health records (EHR) has become a critical issue in healthcare as a result of Meaningful Use requirements. At the end of 2015, Health IT reported that 86.9% of office-based physicians…

By: Alanna Diffendal February 24, 2017 There is an uncertain line between knowing when it’s time to switch to a new EHR or to stay with your existing solution. Luckily, for all the practices in this unclear space, Health Data…

By: Jessica Foglesong February 23rd, 2017 Eligible MIPS clinicians, or clinicians that bill more than $30,000 to Medicare, and provide care to more than 100 Medicare patients per year, are required to attest to 3 MIPS performance categories: Quality, Advancing…

January 23, 2017 MACRA is a term being thrown around by many in the healthcare industry, but there is still confusion around who will be impacted and what the upcoming requirements will look like for medical physicians across the country.…

By: Maxfield Rodriguez December 9th, 2016 There is strong belief that server-based Electronic Medical Records (EMR) solutions are more secure than cloud-based. The thought of housing your data elicits the feeling you are in control, but you could be masking increased…

By: Jessica Foglesong December 1, 2016 Electronic health records (EHR) have gained a negative reputation for many in the medical field. In fact, “about one-fifth of doctors don’t have an EHR” and “only 34 percent of doctors surveyed by the…

By: Maxfield Rodriguez November 10, 2016 Healthcare technology is becoming widely adopted by Physicians across the country. In January 2016, 59% of providers reported using an EHR (Electronic Health Records). With adoption increasing year-over-year and the flood of EHR’s to…

By: Kelsey Moss October 28, 2017 CMS has recently released MACRA’s final rule for the newest Quality Payment Program, which begins January 1, 2017. The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act will take the place of the EHR Incentive Program…

By: Alanna Diffendal September 22, 2016 Believe it or not, only 50% of physicians surveyed have heard of MACRA (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act). Many underlying issues arise with this scary statistic especially when MACRA will be effective by…

By: Maxfield Rodriguez September 14, 2016 The top 3 EMR challenges Physicians are facing as they adopt a new technology or change vendors are interoperability, productivity, and one size does not fit all. To alleviate these challenges, RxNT is rolling…

By: Heather DeCarlo August 9, 2016 On October 2016, the ICD-10 grace period is coming to an end and an additional 5,000 codes will be added. A blog released by RxNT in early January titled “Providers Are Not Out of…

By: Elizabeth Smith. July 27, 2016 The impacts of value-based reimbursement are plentiful in the healthcare industry as a result of government regulations. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires 50% of payments to be value-based by 2018.…

By: Jessica Foglesong. January 17, 2018 With electronic health record (EHR) adoption on the rise, many doctors are frustrated with technology. If you are in this boat, you are not alone. The article, EHR Adoption, Use Remains a Source of…

By: Alanna Diffendal. July 12, 2016 The Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and Alternative Payment Models (API) are new incentive programs the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services(CMS) has proposed following the creation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization…

By: Kelsey Moss. July 6, 2016 Tired of spending time chasing down prior authorizations? The headache has ended! Electronic Prior Authorization (EPA) automates the process of prior authorizations so physicians can submit requests in real-time. This means the era of…

By: Elizabeth Smith. July 5, 2016 As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, it is important for physicians to stay ahead of the curve with the latest EHR technology. In fact, The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information…

By: Alanna Diffendal. July 1, 2016 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) began an incentive program in 2009 to encourage and reward physicians for adopting and successfully utilizing an Electronic Health Record (EHR) Solution. Since the inception of…

By: Jessica Foglesong. June 23, 2016 Direct Messaging technology has opened the door for secure and instant communication amongst providers and healthcare organizations. Yet, an article in Health Data Management, “Why the inability to exchange data stands in the way…

By: Kelsey Moss July 6, 2016 Whether you’re scheduling for multiple offices with dozens of physicians or for a solo practitioner, you are going to desire an efficient and reliable solution so that you are able to spend more time…

By: Elizabeth Smith. June 3, 2016 21st century medicine is transforming as we know it. This past Tuesday, the Department of Health and Human Services announced that nearly every hospital across the country has adopted the use of certified Electronic…

By: Alanna Diffendal. June 2, 2016 Meaningful Use has certainly stirred up the healthcare industry and is igniting a flame to push physicians to utilize electronic records, which Creating the Paperless Physician Office drove home. With advancements in technology and…

By: Maxfield Rodriguez May 12, 2016 As Physicians adopt EHR (electronic health record) technology, patients are becoming more engaged with their personal health. Portals, when integrated with an EHR like RxNT can enhance the Patient-Provider experience. In a world of…

By: Jessica Foglesong April 27, 2016 The benefits of Electronic Health Record (EHR) software are not fully recognized by most physicians and medical practices, which is leads to building frustration. Sermo asked over 2,400 U.S. providers if patient safety has…

By: Alanna Diffendal March 17, 2016 Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) is a phrase flooding the healthcare IT world. The goal of this new technology is to broaden data capturing and sharing capabilities and gradually replace HL7 standards to drive…

By: Alanna Diffendal March 9, 2016 Before the technological advancements in healthcare IT, Doctors were forced to document all patient records by hand. Since the dawning of a new era, Electronic Health Records with patient portals have flourished as a…

By: Heather DeCarlo January 15, 2016 On October 1, 2015, the U.S. Healthcare Industry transitioned to ICD-10 coding in order to replace the 30-year old ICD-9 coding system. This epic transition seemed to sneak up on everyone, which is why…

By: Alanna Diffendal December 22, 2015 Electronic Health Records Solutions (EHR) have an enormous potential to revolutionize the healthcare industry, from the way Doctors record medical information to hospitals being able to see how often their ER patients are returning.…

By: Alanna Diffendal December 17, 2015 As 2015 is coming to a close, Providers are scrambling to make sense of the latest Meaningful Use (MU) modifications that were finalized on October 6, 2015. Eligible Professionals (EP) who may have previously…

By: Heather DeCarlo December 11, 2015 On October 1, 2015, the U.S. Healthcare Industry transitioned to ICD-10 coding in order to replace the 30-year old ICD-9 coding system. While we are two months into the ICD-10 conversion, it may be…

October 30, 2015 According to an article by Health Data Management (Fed Adoption Could Spur More Use of Direct Messaging Software), federal agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs and Indian Health Services, are leading the charge in adopting direct…

October 9, 2015 Earlier this week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its Stage 1 and Stage 2 modifications and Stage 3 final rules of the electronic health record (EHR) incentive program. The Stage 1 and Stage…

November 16, 2018 PHOENIX and ANNAPOLIS — Banner Health, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the country, and RxNT, one of the fastest growing healthcare technology companies in the U.S., announces today that they have created a partnership…

September 19, 2018 Opioid abuse is a heartbreaking reality in modern America. It is all too common today to know someone that has been personally affected in one way or another by the Opioid Epidemic. This past Monday, September 17th,…

The United States Senate passes The Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 99-1. September 18, 2018 President Trump declared a State of Emergency in late 2017 in response to the opioid epidemic that was sweeping the U.S., demanding attention from…

August 9, 2018 Arizona is the next state that is mandating e-Prescribing of controlled substances. States in various parts of the country are jumping on board to help combat the growing opioid epidemic in the United States. In 2017, Arizona…

January 5th, 2018 As of December 29, 2017, the State of Ohio implemented the second-stage of its new prescription requirement regulations. The first requirement began in August 2017, and the last stage will begin in June 2018 is for all…

December 14th, 2017 One of the numerous states battling the Opioid Crisis is Oklahoma. According to Oklahoma Government, an important piece of the comprehensive solution to reverse the Opioid epidemic would be switching one word in the Oklahoma prescription drug…

November 7th, 2017 In August 2017, President Trump announced a state of emergency for the United States in relation to the opioid epidemic. Since that announcement, not much has been stated about solutions that will be put in place to…

By: Kelsey Moss October 23rd, 2017 In 2016, 24% of medication-related claims involved opioids. A recent study was released last week by a medical liability insurer, Coverys, that showed painkillers account for more medical-malpractice claims related to drug errors than any…

By: Julia Smith August 10, 2017 On August 9th, the Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act was introduced into Congress. Support was immediately shown by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) who recently provided a letter to the President’s…

August 1st, 2017 On Monday night, the White House addressed the opioid crisis sweeping through the United States and President Trump was advised to declare a national emergency. The commission stated that “approximately 142 Americans [are] dying every day [from…

July 12th, 2017 Connecticut has become the fourth state, following New York, Maine, and Virginia, to mandate electronic prescribing of all opioid medication. On June 30, 2017, Connecticut Gov. Malloy signed the House Bill 7052, An Act Preventing Prescription Opioid…

By: Julia Smith July 10th, 2017 The age of technology has propelled the takeover of electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS), leading providers to leave their familiar ways of paper prescribing in the United States. Opioid abuse is a serious…

By: David Gutierrez June 8th, 2017 As opioid abuse grows in epidemic proportions, no state is immune to its tragic effects – including Maine. In 2016, Surescripts reported overdose related deaths increased by 40% from the previous year. The good…

March 29th, 2017 The discussion surrounding the opioid addiction crisis is widespread. According to the article, How Digital Health Could Help End the Opioid Addiction Crisis, a health technology tool in existence today “has the potential to staunch the scourge…

March 24th, 2017 By: David Gutierrez According to research published in Medical Care, the use of electronic prescriptions with diabetes patients is associated with positive patient outcomes. In the observational study, researchers found that the use of e-prescribing is associated…

By: Kelsey Moss September 29, 2016 Get your e-Prescribing solution ready because beginning in July of 2017 the state of Maine is mandating that all prescriptions for controlled substances are electronically transmitted, in efforts to prevent opiate abuse. Maine’s Governor…

By: Maxfield Rodriguez August 17, 2016 If you are a physician working in hospice care and do not utilize mobile e-Prescribing, you know the challenges of getting prescriptions to a patient conveniently, efficiently and securely. For many physicians, the workflow…

August 4th, 2016 By: Kelsey Moss One of the biggest challenges for Hospice staff is transmitting a prescription to the pharmacy for a controlled medication. All 50 states have legalized the certification of electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS), but…

July 14th, 2016 By: Maxfield Rodriguez. When opioid abuse is a topic of conversation, electronic prescribing is often left out as a potential solution. Just last year, the Executive Branch of the US Government announced efforts to address prescription drug abuse…

By: Jessica Foglesong May 25, 2016 Medical professionals, law enforcement, and policy makers are working tirelessly to put a stop to the opioid crisis sweeping our nation. Yet, there are many that do not fully understand the crisis at hand.…

By: Elizabeth Smith. May 19, 2016 Physicians and legislators have questioned whether or not the New York I-Stop (Internet System for Tracking Over Prescribing) and e-prescribing mandate will serve as a positive impact for the local community. With e-prescribing, physicians are…

By: Tom Collinson. May 16, 2016 Every state is consumed with finding a solution to curb opioid addiction, and for good reason. The problem has reached epic proportions in our country. Last week, a group of panelists at the Health…

By: Kelsey Moss May 5, 2016 Wake up, America. The prescription drug abuse epidemic is taking the lives of people way too quickly. According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, in 2014 there were over 25,000 deaths caused prescription…

April 21st, 2016 By: Alanna Diffendal. Maine is officially the second state to mandate e-Prescribing in the hopes of reducing drug addiction and abuse. By January 2017, all physicians are required to enter prescriptions for controlled substances into the Prescription…

By: Alanna Diffendal April 8, 2016 Dr. Leana S. Wen, Health Commissioner for the city of Baltimore, used her personal experience to emphasize the fact that doctors can unknowingly prescribe lethal combinations of drugs without realizing the effects in her…

By: Alanna Diffendal April 1, 2016 Many prescribers view the New York State E-Prescribing Mandate as unnecessary and do not understand how the New York Government could pass such legislation. The legislation calls for all prescriptions of non-controlled and controlled…

By: Tom Collinson This coming Sunday, March 27th, with limited exceptions, physicians must electronically send their orders directly to pharmacies, otherwise they face the possibility of fines, license loss or even jail. While New York’s mandate may seem harsh, the…

By: Tom Collinson In less than two weeks, New York will require all prescriptions to be written electronically and transmitted to pharmacies with few exceptional cases. Understandably, physicians are focused on the fact that compliance is a duty, and not a right,…

By: Heather DeCarlo March 10, 2016 On August 28, 2015, Vermont became the 50th and final state to approve electronic prescribing and the dispensing of Controlled Substances (E-Prescribing of Controlled Substances Now Legal Nationwide). As the fight against prescription drug…

By: Heather DeCarlo January 17, 2018 We all know apples and oranges are both fruits. We also know that apples and oranges are round. Looks like a consistent comparison so far, right? Now you’re probably starting to think of the…

December 30, 2015 In March 2010, the DEA mandated a two-factor authentication requirement to enable providers to electronically prescribe controlled substances (EPCS). This means providers need two safeguards to ensure that their scripts are valid and accepted by pharmacies. One…

By: Tom Collinson November 17, 2015 Effective March 27, 2016, all prescriptions in New York State will need to be electronic prescriptions, with limited exceptions. According to the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS), HANYS and its members fully…

September 18, 2015 Just six short months ago, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation postponing New York’s ePrescribing mandate, which effectively postponed the ePrescribing requirements laid forth in the Internet System for Tracking Over-Prescribing, now commonly referred to as I-STOP (Washington Times),…

By: Jessica Foglesong September 8, 2015 ANNAPOLIS, MD – By now, the benefits of ePrescribing have been well documented. We know that e-prescribing saves physicians time and money, improves patient safety, and enhances quality of care. Despite this, we hear stories all the…

October 10, 2018 Medical Billing is a complicated field with many moving parts. Large amounts of data are being transferred between practice management systems, clearinghouses, and payers, which can cause a variety of issues when submitting claims, preventing practices from…

January 17, 2018 With 2018 well underway, there is no better time to evaluate the processes and software solutions being used by your organization to uncover opportunities to save time and money. As you evaluate the software solutions you are…

December 15th, 2017 When considering switching medical billing software for your medical billing company or practice it is critical not only to evaluate if the medical billing software meets your needs but also to determine how the relationship between the…

November 29th, 2017 Server-based solutions – your time has come to an end. Step aside. Cloud-based solutions are on the rise and have proven time and time again to be the better option for practices across the globe that are…

November 2nd, 2017 For medical billing companies and practices alike collecting payments is not always an easy feat, and often times money is left on the table even after the initial payment is collected due to cumbersome payment posting processes.…

September 15th, 2017 Medical billing organizations across the country have spent countless hours chasing down, interpreting, and manually entering data found on paper superbills. Inefficiencies associated with paper superbills not only lead to delayed revenue but also lost revenue. With…

August 3rd, 2017 The ICD-10 is the 10th revision of the International Statistical classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD), which is a medical classification list by the World Health Organization (WHO). Last October, the transition from ICD-9 to…

July 21st, 2017 Most conversations around medical billing are focused on collecting payments from insurance companies with little focus on collecting payments from patients. If you are wondering if your practice has spent enough time focusing on collecting patient balances,…

July 5th, 2017 Rewind: Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) companies swept the healthcare industry by storm at a time when doctors were constantly becoming stressed for reasons beside the most important – seeing and helping their patients. Doctors had to deal…

June 14th, 2017 Determining which medical billing software meets your organization’s needs can be intimidating. Often times, medical billing organizations and medical practices alike make their decision based on three (3) criteria: Ease of Use Reporting Capabilities Affordability If this is…

By: Maxfield Rodriguez March 15, 2017 Being able to maintain a healthy cash flow for your practice clients can make or break your business. Selecting the right billing software can ensure you bill accurately and are able to resolve errors…

By: Kelsey Moss February 16th, 2017 The complexities surrounding effective billing for your office might seem daunting, but it shouldn’t be. You just haven’t found the right solution that can make it effective billing in-house happen. Everything from procedure codes…

By: Alanna Diffendal February 15th, 2017 Many factors affect a practice’s decision on whether to outsource billing or handle it in-house. When evaluating these options, a practice needs to first answer 3 questions: What is the size of your practice? What…

By: Jessica Foglesong November 2, 2016 There are two major reasons to get started with a new medical billing software, and there is no better time to start than this New Year. Reason 1: You are ready to do more!…

By: Elizabeth Smith. July 19, 2016 Patient appointment reminders may not appear to be a vital component of a small to mid size practice at first glance. However, with a closer look the benefits of patient appointment reminders are evident.…

By: Elizabeth Smith. June 30, 2016 Revenue cycle management, RCM, is an important aspect of any medical practice, yet, it is not uncommon for your billing staff to read the phrase “CLAIM DENIED” on a daily basis. Overtime, practices become…

By: Elizabeth Smith June 21, 2016 Why should your medical practice suffer the unintended consequences of government laws and regulations, curtailing coveted time that should be spent with patients? As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, physicians face an abundance…

By: Maxfield Rodriguez June 16, 2016 Imagine saving hundreds of man hours within your practice. Through the adoption of EMR (electronic medical records) technology comes a slew of features that can help create efficiency and increase revenue. Patient reminders are…

By: Elizabeth Smith. June 7, 2016 When managing your medical practice, it is beneficial to review the business and technical aspects in order to increase productivity and efficiency. The American Medical Association (AMA) states that it is important for physicians to have a…

By: Elizabeth Smith. May 26, 2016 In the medical field, ranging from psychiatrists to oncologists, physicians aspire to provide their patients with the most effective and efficient medical care. However, too often doctors are tasked with managing administrative duties when…

By: Alanna Diffendal May 12, 2016 RxNT is featured in Starfleet Research’s 2016 Smart Decision Guide to Medical Practice Management Solutions. In this guide, readers will learn all the necessary steps to take when considering a Practice Management solution. From…

By: Heather DeCarlo March 24, 2016 Sometimes people cringe at the mere thought of change, especially when it comes to technology that can affect a provider’s bottom line. The past few years, there has been a lot of change in…

February 26, 2016 A blog released by RxNT in early January titled “Providers Are Not Out of the Woods From ICD-10 Transition” suggested that it may be too early to determine the true financial impact from the industry’s replacement of the 30-year…

By: Heather DeCarlo. November 20th, 2015 The Chronic Care Management (CCM) service program calls for reimbursements to eligible healthcare providers who treat patients with two or more chronic conditions. The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recognizes the need…